Chef

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Chef to bring skills and passion to their care home kitchen. The role involves preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that meet the nutritional needs of residents. The ideal candidate should have relevant cooking qualifications and experience, as well as a strong commitment to quality care and kindness.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome bonus

Great work-life balance

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook in a professional setting.
• Ability to prepare wholesome, homemade meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure meals meet dietary and nutritional needs.

Skills

Cooking skills

Understanding of HACCP

Education

NVQ2/SVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that meet nutritional needs and bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day.

Job responsibilities

At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated Chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our Residents every day.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a cook with a recognised qualification
• NVQ2/SVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

About us

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We champion five key qualities we call Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and dependable. We also welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive working practices. We are enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning and are looking for team members comfortable with technology or willing to learn. We offer clear career pathways and ongoing professional development.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.

Rewards & Benefits

You will enjoy a wide range of benefits and services to support your well-being and career progression. HC-One will invest in you with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles:

• £1000 Welcome bonus
• Great work life balance
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing resources
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Person Specification

Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.